In my April 15 column, I discussed the guided tours and special events that will be taking place in Shreveport-Bossier throughout the month of May as part of the Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau’s Be a Fan of Shreveport-Bossier campaign. Details of those events – which range from a cocktail-filled party at Parish Taceaux and Artspace on May 5 to an interactive tour of the Southern University Museum of Art in Shreveport – can be found online at www.beafanofsb.com.

In addition to the guided tours and special events, Be a Fan of Shreveport-Bossier also offers locals the opportunity to enjoy 31 exclusive discounts and special offers from local attractions like Robinson Film Center, Sci-port Discovery Center, Shreveport Aquarium, and more.

Some of the most popular attractions in town are offering discounts and special offers, May 1-31. Whether you’re already a regular visitor to these attractions or you’ve just been looking for a good reason to visit, these discounts will be helpful to anyone who’s looking for wallet-friendly ways to keep a family entertained. Here are a few of the offers that stood out to me as especially good for families and others who are looking to save money while entertaining a group.

Shreveport Aquarium has a “buy-two-get-one-free” ticket offer, May 1-18. For every two tickets purchased, the third ticket of equal or lesser value is free. This promotion, which is only redeemable Wednesdays through Fridays, May 1-18, could save a group of two adults and four children $16 or more.

The Chocolate Crocodile, a popular chocolate maker and candy shop located at Louisiana Boardwalk Outlets, also has an especially valuable offer that is good May 1-31. Mention that you’re “a fan of Shreveport-Bossier,” and The Chocolate Crocodile will take 40% off of your total purchase up to $50. That’s a pretty enormous discount, and would reduce the price of the shop’s popular Monster Croc Apple from $8.95 to $5.37.

Parents who are willing to plan ahead can save money on upcoming events and tickets to seasonal attractions. Splash Kingdom Water Park in Shreveport is offering $6 off general admission tickets for the 2018 summer season. Splash Kingdom Water Park opens to the public on Memorial Day Weekend, but passes can be purchased using the discount for any day during the 2018 season.

Red River Revel Arts Festival, which will take place, Sept. 29-Oct. 7, is offering a similar deal for families who know they’ll be attending the annual arts festival in the fall. Reveler passes, which include admission to every day of the festival and are valued at $10 each, will be buy-one-get-one-free during the month of May. For a family of four who loves the Revel, that’s a savings of $20.

Several new attractions are offering Be a Fan of Shreveport-Bossier discounts. If you purchase a $6 racing membership at Gator Raceway during the month of May, your first race is free. Races usually cost $14-$20, so joining as a member during May can get you what amounts to a 70% discount on your first race. Gator Raceway is the new, high-speed go-kart racetrack located on the grounds of Gators & Friends Adventure Park in Greenwood, and it is an absolute blast.

To learn more about all 31 Be a Fan of Shreveport-Bossier offers, visit www.BeaFanofSB.com or join the public Facebook group by searching “Be a Fan of Shreveport-Bossier: Deals and Offers!” If you enjoy the offers, please let us know by sharing on social media with the hashtag #BeaFanofSB.

Chris Jay is the public relations and social media manager for the Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau. Email Chris at cjay@sbctb.org.